Fundraising has such a great impact on your self-esteem when you achieve something that is going to make a difference. When Bethany passed away, Simon & Colleen felt worthless and failures. Of course this is not the case, but bereaved parents will instantly attack themselves for the death of their child.

After getting through the 'year of firsts' (First Christmas, First New Year, First Birthday...etc) it was a huge emotional roller coaster as they kept serving as a constant reminder of their loss.

Simon & Colleen wanted to change this because they did not want Bethany's life to be defined by her death, but instead live a life that is inspired by her existance. This led to their fundraising journey.

What started with the small, sponsored jog turned into the multi-sports events that we see today that involves hundreds of people each year and growing!

Bethany's Legacy has been fundraising for various heart charities (especially since Simon's diagnosis of Dilated Cardiomyopathy) and the following is a portfolio of events that have raised funds:

Bethany-Shannon Memorial Ice Hockey Festival 2016

June 2016

£800 raised

Advice: Never organise a charity event during a football european championships!

The Bethany-Shannon Memorial Dodgeball Tournament 2019

10th August 2019, AT7 Center, Coventry

Cardiomyopathy UK

Website coming soon

CIC

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Chil Sung Seminar with Master Simon Preston

£240 raised

June 2017 - £5200 raised

"Its amazing what the life of a little girl can do to inspire people, even if she was only with us for three years."